L0102: Science of Disasters

Dates: Oct. 1-3, 2024. Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central. Location: Healthcare Foundation of Laporte (LaPorte Couty).

Description:

This course provides the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course include the following:

• Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.

• Earth Science describes how the Earth's design sets the stage for the world's natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides/sinkholes.

• Climatology describes the scientific basis of common atmospheric hazards including convective storms, tropical cyclones, and other hazardous weather.

• Chemical and biological basics identify the scientific basis of chemical and biological threats.

• Explosive, radiological, and nuclear fundamentals identify the scientific basis of those threats.

For full information and to register, search "20241001" on Acadis Portal.

Students will also need to complete an NETC application through EMI: https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions/